Working with Substance Misuse

Date: 24/05/2008

Audience: Counsellors

Location:
41-43 Portland Road
Hove
Hove
East Sussex

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Working with Substance Misuse - A One Day Workshop

In the treatment of addictions and their psychological understanding, cognitive behavioral and motivational approaches have been at the forefront of good practice . This one day experiential workshop will provide participants with an understanding of how these approaches can be used with clients presenting with substance mis-use issues.
This workshop is for Counsellors, Key Workers and Social Workers

Participants will gain a working knowledge of :

• The physical and psychological effects of substance misuse
• Commonly held attitudes and stereotypes
• Core defences & strategies employed by substance misusers
• Treatment interventions that are proven to be effective

Facilitated by: Ray Jenkins - Dip. Couns, MBA

Ray is the Development Director for a national social care charity specializing in substance misuse and criminal justice interventions. Ray is a former member of the UK Anti-Drugs Co-ordination Unit (UKADCU) and has advised on the Governments 10 year drug strategy (Tackling Drugs to Build a better Britain)

Sonia Yeandle - Adv. Dip. Int. Couns., Cert Groupwork, MBACP

Sonia is Managing Director of Consulting Circles and runs a busy private counselling practice in Brighton & Hove. Sonia has 17 years experience in social care, counselling & groupwork, working predominantly with addiction & sexual abuse issues.

Saturday 24th May 2008
Between 9:30am—4.30pm
Workshop Fee: £70
41-43 Portland Rod, Hove
SPACES WILL BE LIMITED SO PLEASE BOOK EARLY
For further information and to book a place, please contact
T: 01273 203098 or M: 07716 198729
info@consultingcircles.com
www.consultingcircles.co.uk